3Orissa Handicrafts4

The artistic skill of the Orissan artists is unsurpassable in the world. The discovery that traditional artists still live and work throughout Orissa, producing various objects in many media, is an exciting part of any visit to the state. The roots of the handicrafts of Orissa are in one way or the other intertwined with the rituals and traditions of Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of the Puri temple.

Applique works

One of the most important cottage industries encouraged by temple rituals was the creation of applique work.Enourmous applique canopies were

 

Stone Art Works

Even the most elementary level Orissan paintings have colour and vibrancy that are exemplary.The tradition of wall painting is as old as time in this ancient state.

Wooden Carvings

Wooden carving is another important handicraft of orissa.Usually light varieties of wood are preffered and vegetable and  

Wood Painting

Wooden paintings are basically pattachitras done on wooden structures like door frames or window frames etc. and  

Patta Painting

The Patta painting is an important aspect of Orissan painting which originated from the temple of Jagannath at Puri in

 

 

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